Is MIT a good company to work for as a Postdoctoral Associate?

Postdoctoral Associate professionals working at MIT have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 521 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of MIT employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Postdoctoral Associate Jobs at MIT now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Postdoctoral Associate interview questions at MIT .

Does MIT pay Postdoctoral Associate employees well?

Postdoctoral Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at MIT with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 521 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Postdoctoral Associate salaries at MIT.

How happy are Postdoctoral Associate professionals working at MIT?

84% of Postdoctoral Associate employees at MIT would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Postdoctoral Associate professionals have also rated MIT with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.4 rating for culture and values and 4.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MIT?

Research Assistant (306) , Graduate Research Assistant (221) , Postdoctoral Associate (216) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (138) , Graduate Student (127) , Postdoctoral Fellow (117) , PhD Student (115) , Research Scientist (98) , Researcher (81) , Undergraduate Researcher (81) , Graduate Student Researcher (65) , Administrative Assistant (62) , PhD Graduate Student (58) , Research Associate (58) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (56)

What are the pros of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"2. Great People: It can be great to collaborate with some of the smartest minds in the world" ((in 416 reviews)); "Benefits are great and the Credit union is fantastic." ((in 344 reviews)); "MIT offers great opportunities for their students to gain research and work experience." ((in 80 reviews)); "Just a great culture to be a part of." ((in 72 reviews)); "Good work life balance it is good" ((in 65 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and difficult to find affordable housing in the area" ((in 204 reviews)); "Low salary and very competitive" ((in 194 reviews)); "Long hours during certain points of position but all was worth the time put in." ((in 67 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 42 reviews)); "high pressure to write papers and grants" ((in 26 reviews))

MIT Postdoctoral Associate reviews

4.4

84% would recommend to a friend

(521 total reviews)

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84% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Postdoctoral Associate employees have rated MIT with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 521 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Postdoctoral Associate professionals have an excellent working experience there. MIT is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Postdoctoral Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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521 reviews

5.0

Jun 8, 2025

Incredible learning and growth opportunity

Postdoctoral research associate

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Pros

You cant get better research colleagues here than anywhere else in the world. The fast adoption of new technological advances and cutting-edge research facility make it one of its kind environment for personal growth.

Cons

It is a very free and competitive research environment where you need to have your own schedule and clock to properly gauge your progress.

5.0

Jun 4, 2025

Closest thing to Hogwarts in real life

Postdoctoral associate

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Pros

- Inspiring, great brand, incredibly competent colleagues.

Cons

- The experience will be heavily dependant on the Professor and Department. The pay is low for the living standards of the city.

4.0

May 30, 2025

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Postdoctoral research associate

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It’s seriously one of the best places on earth to get your research on.

Cons

Living in Boston area is expensive, and this salary barely covers basic expenses.

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